Freestar is proud to be featured in the newly released book, “Scale Up Faster: Secrets of the Quickest Growing Companies (Scale Up Faster)”, by entrepreneur and author Pete Martin. The book offers real-world strategies, frameworks, and lessons from founders and leaders who chose the path less taken: building and scaling businesses without outside investment.
Published by Inc. Original Publishing, Scale Up Faster is the compilation of two years of interviews with dozens of incredible leaders from bootstrapped companies across the United States. Readers will gain advice and insights from Freestar leaders, including our Founder, David Freedman, CEO, Kurt Donnell, and our General Counsel and Chief People Officer, Christy Rosensteel.
Freestar is proud to be among the incredible companies that have been spotlighted. Our case study examines the pillars of our standout company culture, which include our “We Not Me” mindset, our approach to creating an industry-renowned culture, the importance of radical transparency, and our commitment to over-delivering for our publisher customers.
“We are honored to be included in Scale Up Faster. This book is a practical, no-fluff resource for business leaders who are focused on the path to growth and success without falling into the common traps that come with raising a lot of capital. We’re proud to share our insights to help future leaders alongside real-world strategies from other companies that have successfully done it too.” – Kurt Donnell, CEO of Freestar
The book includes a foreword by Verne Harnish, author of the bestseller Scaling Up, and has been endorsed by leading voices in entrepreneurship, including Gino Wickman (Traction), Michael Gerber (The E-Myth), John Warrilow (Built to Sell), and Bo Burlingham (Small Giants).
Readers can expect actionable insights on:
- Selecting the right growth levers to accelerate scale
- Growing without giving up equity
- Attracting and retaining top talent
- Optimizing cash flow to fund growth internally
- Turning customers into fans through strategic experience design
- Crafting a focused three-year plan that increases the odds of success
Whether you’re a founder, operator, or team leader, Scale Up Faster is a fresh, inspiring read packed with road-tested advice from Freestar’s and other standout leaders.
Get your copy of Scale Up Faster at scaleupfaster.com or find it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers.
About the Author
Pete Martin is a business growth expert, sell-side advisor, serial entrepreneur, and founder of AskMyBoard, a firm that helps founders and CEOs grow and sell their companies for above-market valuations. His new book, Scale Up Faster, distills lessons from the top 1% of America’s fastest-growing bootstrapped companies.
